Every once in a while, I remember to pause and look around, to take in the view, the trees, the ferns. I’ll pause to just be in the moment and take in the reason I’m there.
This can happen during my workday too, when I worry about falling behind.
I hesitated. There were less rocks to cross on than last time. Plus, it was snowing. I could get wet and cold.
I had made plans with myself to hike last Friday afternoon because I’ve committed to hiking more this year. I would be the only one who would know if I didn’t hike.
Finally, I decided to take my chances. If I fell in, I would turn around and go home.